2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS MPV mirror

Mirrors
90 Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X Adjust the rear-view mirror by hand so you
have a good overview of the traffic condi-
tions.
Rear-view mirror (manual anti-dazzle) 1
Anti-dazzle switch
X Anti-dazzle mode: flick anti-dazzle switch
1 forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
G
Risk of accident
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects are actually closer than
they appear. You could misjudge the dis-
tance from vehicles driving behind and
cause an accident, e.g. when changing
lane. For this reason, make sure of the
actual distance from the vehicle driving
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
The convex exterior mirrors give a larger field
of vision.
At low outside temperatures, the exterior mir-
rors are heated automatically. Adjusting the exterior mirrors 1
Adjustment button
2 Right-hand exterior mirror
3 Left-hand exterior mirror
X Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock.
X Press button 2for the right-hand exterior
mirror or button 3for the left-hand exte-
rior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can only adjust the selec-
ted mirror using adjustment button 1as
long as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustment button 1up, down, to
the right or to the left until the exterior mir- Controls
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Mirrors
91
ror is set in a way which provides you with
a good overview of traffic conditions.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically* 1
To fold the exterior mirrors in or out
X Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button 1.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i If you are driving faster than 47 km/h, you
can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors.
Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while the vehicle is
in motion; otherwise, they may vibrate. Resetting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or has
become discharged, the exterior mirrors
must be reset. Otherwise, they will not fold in
when you select the function "Fold in mirrors
when locking" in the on-board computer
(Y
page 135).
X Make sure that the key is in position 1in
the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button 1.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically* If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer
(Y
page 135):
R The exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the out-
side.
R The exterior mirrors fold out again auto-
matically as soon as you unlock the vehicle
and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
i If you have activated this function and fold
in the exterior mirrors using button 1, they
will not be folded out automatically. You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors
using button 1. Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors*
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
dazzle mode if the ignition is switched on and
incident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if
reverse gear is engaged or the interior lighting
is switched on. G
Risk of accident
If incident light from headlamps cannot
strike the sensor in the rear-view mirror, for
instance if the safety net is fitted, the mir-
ror's automatic anti-dazzle function will not
work.
Incident light could then dazzle you. This
may distract you from the traffic conditions,
and you may thereby cause an accident. In
this case, adjust the rear-view mirror man-
ually. Controls
* optional
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Memory functions*
92 Memory functions*
Storing settings
You can store up to three different settings
using the memory button.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
R position of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
R driver's side: steering-wheel position
R driver's side: position of the exterior mir-
rors on the driver's and front-passenger
sides G
Risk of injury
The memory function can still be used when
the key has been removed. For this reason,
children should never be left unsupervised
in the vehicle. They could otherwise
become trapped when moving the seat or
the steering wheel. G
Risk of accident
Only use the memory function on the
driver’s side when the vehicle is stationary.
You could otherwise be distracted from the
traffic conditions by the steering wheel and seat moving of their own accord, and cause
an accident.
M
Memory button
1, 2, 3 Storage position switches
X Adjust the seat ( Ypage 77).
X On the driver's side, also adjust the steer-
ing wheel (Y page 88) and the mirrors
(Y page 90).
X Press the Mmemory button.
X Press one of storage position switches 1,
2 or 3within three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected pre-
set position. A tone sounds when the set-
tings have been completed. Calling up a stored setting
G
Risk of accident
Only use the memory function on the
driver’s side when the vehicle is stationary.
You could otherwise be distracted from the
traffic conditions by the steering wheel and
seat moving of their own accord, and cause
an accident.
X Press and hold the relevant storage posi-
tion switch 1,2or 3until the seat, steering
wheel and mirrors are in the stored posi-
tion.
i The setting procedure is interrupted as
soon as you release the storage position
switch. Controls
* optional
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Memory functions*
93Passenger side exterior mirror park-
ing position
To make it easier to park, you can set and
store the front-passenger side exterior mirror
position in such a way that you can see the
rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage
reverse gear.
Adjusting and storing the exterior mir-
ror parking position 1
Adjustment button
2 Exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side
3 Exterior mirror on the driver's side X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the key is in position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press button 2for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button 1to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position which allows
you to see the rear wheel and the kerb.
The parking position is stored.
i When you shift the automatic transmis-
sion into another gear, the exterior mirror
on the front-passenger side returns to the
driving position.
Calling up a stored parking position set-
ting X
With the key in position 2in the ignition
lock and with exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, engage reverse
gear.
Exterior mirror on the front-passenger
moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position: R
as soon as you exceed a speed of
10 km/h
R about ten seconds after you have disen-
gaged reverse gear
R if you press button 3for the exterior mir-
ror on the driver's side Controls
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On-board computer
130
find additional information on the pages
shown. Instrument cluster submenu
R
Unit of measurement for distance
(Y page 130)
R Distance units for digital speedometer
(Y page 131)
R Language (Y page 131)
R Status line display (Y page 131)Time/date submenu
23R
Time and date ( Ypage 131) Lighting submenu
R
Constant headlamp mode (Y page 132)
R Surround lighting (Y page 132)
R Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
(Y page 133)
R Interior lighting delayed switch-off
(Y page 133) Vehicle submenu
R
Compass* (Y page 212)
R Display when the ignition is switched off
(Y page 133)
R Permanent Speedtronic (Y page 149)
R Automatic locking feature (Y page 134) Heating* submenu
R
Selecting the switch-on time for the aux-
iliary heating * (Ypage 134)
R Changing the switch-on time for the aux-
iliary heating* (Y page 135) Convenience submenu
R
Easy-entry/exit feature* (Y page 135)
R Folding in the exterior mirrors when lock-
ing the vehicle* (Y page 135) Selecting the unit of measurement for
distance
This function is not available on vehicles with
speedometers in mph.The selected unit of measurement for dis-
tance applies to:
R
the analogue speedometer
R the total distance recorder and the trip
meter
R the trip computer
R cruise control
R Speedtronic
R Distronic*
X Press èor· to select the Set-
tings... menu.
X Press the jbutton to call up the selec-
tion of submenus.
X Press the æorç button to select the
Instrument cluster submenu.
X Press the jbutton to select Display
unit Speed-/odometer.
X Press the æorç button to select
km (kilometres) or milesas the unit of
measurement for distance.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display.
23 This function is not available on vehicles with Audio 50 APS* or COMAND APS*. Controls
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On-board computer
135
X
Press the æorç button to select
one of the three switch-on times or Timer
off (auxiliary heating switched off).
When a switch-on time is selected, the yel-
low indicator lamp lights up in the auxiliary
heating button.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display.
Changing the switch-on time for the
auxiliary heating* This function is only displayed if you have
selected a switch-on time. Here you can enter
the time at which the auxiliary heating is to
be switched on.
X
Press èor· to select the Set-
tings menu.
X Press the jbutton to call up the selec-
tion of submenus.
X Press the æorç button to select the
Heater submenu.
X Press the jbutton to select Switch-on
time X Set hours.
X Press the æorç button to set the
hour.
X Press the jbutton to select Switch-on
time X Set minutes . X
Press the æorç button to set the
minutes.
After changing from one menu to another,
the new time setting is stored. The yellow
indicator lamp lights up on the button for
the auxiliary heating on the centre console.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display.
Activating or deactivating the easy-
entry/exit feature* i
For more information on the easy-entry/
exit feature, (Y page 89). G
Risk of injury
When the easy-entry/exit feature is active,
the steering wheel moves. There is a risk of
occupants becoming trapped. Before acti-
vating the easy-entry/exit feature, make
sure that nobody can become trapped.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. The children could open
the driver's door and thereby unintention-
ally activate the easy-entry/exit feature
and become trapped. X
Press èor· to select the Set-
tings menu.
X Press the jbutton to call up the selec-
tion of submenus.
X Press æorç to select the Conve-
nience submenu.
X Press the jbutton to select the EASY-
ENTRY system.
X Press the æorç button to activate
or deactivate the EASY-ENTRY system.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display.
Activating/deactivating the Fold in mir-
rors when locking* function The
Fold in mirrors when locking func-
tion allows you to determine whether the
exterior mirrors should fold in when you lock
the vehicle. When you switch on the ignition,
the exterior mirrors fold out again.
If you have switched the function on and you
fold in the exterior mirrors using the button
on the door (Y page 91), they will not fold out
automatically. The exterior mirrors can then
only be folded out using the button on the
door. Controls
* optional
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On-board computer
136
X
Press èor· to select the Set-
tings menu.
X Press the jbutton to call up the selec-
tion of submenus.
X Press æorç to select the Conve-
nience submenu.
X Press jto select Fold in mirrors
when locking .
X Press the æorç button to activate
or deactivate the Fold in mirrors when
locking feature.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display. Additional functions* menu
The following table shows the settings you
can make in the Additional functions menu.
You will find additional information on the
pages shown. The number of functions
depends on your vehicle's optional equip-
ment. Function
R
Activates/deactivates the distance
warning system* (Y page 136)
R Primes/deactivates tow-away protec-
tion* (Y page 136)
R Primes/deactivates the interior motion
sensor* (Y page 137) Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
Activating/deactivating the distance
warning system*
This function is only available with Dis-
tronic* (Y
page 143).
X Press the èor· button to select the
Additional functions menu.
X If the Distance warning function is not
displayed, press the jork button
to select the Distance warning system.X
Press the æorç button to activate
or deactivate the Distance warning sys-
tem.
When the distance warning system is acti-
vated, the :symbol will be shown in the
lower multi-function display.
X Press the j,èor· button to
select a different display.
Priming/deactivating tow-away protec-
tion* If you deactivate
Tow-away protection, it
will not be primed when you next lock the
vehicle.
X Press the èor· button to select the
Additional functions menu.
X IfTow-away protection is not displayed,
press the jork button to select
Tow-away protection.
X Press the æorç button to prime or
deactivate Tow-away protection.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display. Controls
* optional
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Driving sys
tems 157
The automatic transmission position deter-
mines which warning display is active: Automatic trans-
mission position Warning display
D Front area activated
R
or N Rear and front areas
activated
P No areas activated
One or more segments light up as the vehicle
approaches an obstacle, depending on the
vehicle's distance to the obstacle.
From the:
R sixth segment onwards, you will hear an
intermittent warning tone for approxi-
mately two seconds.
R seventh segment onwards, you will hear a
warning tone for approximately two sec-
onds. You have reached the minimum dis-
tance. Deactivating/activating Parktronic 1
To deactivate/activate Parktronic
2 Indicator lamp
If indicator lamp 2is on, Parktronic is deac-
tivated.
Trailer towing* Parktronic is deactivated for the rear area
when you establish an electrical connection
between your vehicle and a trailer.
! Remove the detachable trailer coupling if
it is no longer required. Parktronic meas-
ures the minimum detection range to an
obstacle from the bumper, not the ball cou-
pling. Reversing camera*
The reversing camera is an optical aid. It
shows the area behind your vehicle in the
COMAND APS display. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that no persons or animals are
in the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
The reversing camera is located in the handle
strip of the boot lid. 1
Reversing camera
View through the camera The area behind the vehicle is displayed in a
mirrored fashion, as in the rear-view mirror. Controls
* optional
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